P. C. Smith Ordine dei libri

Set against the backdrop of 1941, as World War II escalates, the story follows Annie Elizabeth Jordan, known as Cricket, who grapples with the chaos and fear surrounding her. Anticipating a summer visit to her grandparents, Cricket's world is shattered by the shocking murder of a neighborhood child, leaving her confused and fearful. As she navigates the turmoil, her grandfather, a retired lawyer, steps in to unravel the mystery, revealing the darkness lurking in their seemingly safe community.